The Evatech RCLM2006S RC lawnmower

We know RC lawnmowers have been around a while, but we're into Evatech's RCLM2006S not because "its mission is to deliver fast straight lines and pleasure of the strong kind," but because it looks something a bit more like a really fugly 4WD offroader—not a tool you're supposed to use to trim down that jungle you've got growing out front. It'll set you back $2,300 US though, so if you really want it, make sure you have a secret bank account hidden from your significant other; basically there's no way you're going to be able to justify this thing to anyone, even yourself.

[Via TRFJ]

[Wolf @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Why spend so much? It seems that it would be pretty easy to build your own RC lawnmower.

[sms @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

First search on google for RC Lawnmover gives this:

http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showtopic=2088

If you look at the date it's 12.22.03.

Come on Engadet, please don't go the way of slashdot - 'Yesterday's news today!'

[Jerb @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Anither typo:
"make you have a secret bank account hidden from your significant other"

I think it should be "make [sure] you have a secret bank account hidden from your significant other;"

[Lectiod @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

WHAT!!!! no "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" movie reference?

[tomp @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Oops! They show an RC transmitter that's only legal for aircraft use!

[Michael @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Posted Aug 8, 2005, 10:56 AM ET by sms
The date you quote is the date the poster JOINED that message board.
Joined: 12.22.03

[Michael @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Am I the only one that thinks that this sounds really dangerous? Think along the lines of I didn't see my neighbors kid, cat, dog, down at the other end of my yard before...

[aprodite @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

#5 tomp
Maybe they have a "low flight" mode so it can be used as a hedge trimmer too ;)

[Mike @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Thank you Lectiod! Come on Engadget this shit is so 80's.

[Andrew @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

So it's a slow news day. The fact that he added the "We know RC lawnmowers have been around a while" disclaimer makes it all good (except the typo).

[brian @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

couldn't someone hack this POS together themselves? go buy some stock rc controllers a cheapo lawnmower and hack it all together so it is self-propelled?

now the real question is, can i get my RIDING mower to be remote controlled and the controller be waterproof? (so i can sit in my pool watching/controlling the lawnmower?)

[IditarodDog @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

If you want the hedge trimmer version, it can be seen here:
http://gprime.net/video.php/flyinglawnmower

[IditarodDog @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

If you want the hedge trimmer version, it can be seen here:
http://gprime.net/video.php/flyinglawnmower

[Nick @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

How sad....this device was actually invented roughly the same year that the shrinking machine was...come on Engadget, keep up with the times :)

Honestly though, it would be nice to have this device available prebuilt, but I have heard and seen a few of these DIY RC mowers in the last few years. It still ends up costing more and being MORE of a hassle than just using a good riding mower (and you don't even get a drink holder and XM radio mount).

[blackman @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Why doesent anyone want to do any kind of manual labour these days. there is nothing wrong with pushing a lawnmower around, its good excercise.

soon everyone will be riding around on scooters because its too much effort to walk.

[Ryan Block @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Andrew,

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=1&q=awhile

Usage Note: Awhile, an adverb, is never preceded by a preposition such as for, but the two-word form a while may be preceded by a preposition. In writing, each of the following is acceptable: stay awhile; stay for a while; stay a while (but not stay for awhile).

Best,
Ryan

[nathan @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Yes, mowing can be good exercise, but even if you are not physically disabled, pushing a mower around for 2 hours in 102 degree weather can be very dangerous, especially when the humidity is high. Add to that, another hour of edging and weed whacking, and you are in for a heat stroke.

P.S. For some of us, mowing in the evening is not an option.

[ti le @ Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Does anyone have any information on how to make a regular gas powered mower into a self-propelled one?

Thanks